Need a good motherboard and CPU for gaming

[johnnsti08]

Can anyone direct me to a good motherboard and a good AMD CPU to go with it. Its for the purpose of gaming. Looking in the Price range of around 175US for both.

 

[AlderonnX]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128565 GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 AM3+ $64.99

Reason: Best budget board for AM3+
4+1 Phase CPU Power design for AMD high TDP 125W CPU support (only Matx that does that)

And

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113287
AMD FX-4300 Vishera 3.8GHz (4.0GHz) $119 ($8 off right now)

Reason: Cheapest Vishera chip, Still a good gamer at 4 GHZ